Chester and District Standard | Taste Test https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/leisure/taste_test/ Chester and District Standard Taste Test en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:59:17 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:59:17 +0000 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Chester and District Standard | Taste Test https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/leisure/taste_test/ Cheshire town restaurant celebrates major Restaurant of the Year award https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26709293.popular-knutsford-restaurant-crowned-restaurant-year/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 a778b042498c0b236707f202a1239d40 tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson Review – You wouldn't believe how much this reflexology treatment has helped me https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26702265.review---reflexology-treatment-chester-wellness-centre/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 7b7205aecc06862650953221d21b6451 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Gyles Brandreth, 78, reveals seven secrets he believes could help people live to 100 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708223.gyles-brandreth-shares-seven-secrets-living-100/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 4780b3d1185447067964c5750ceed4df Lisa Salmon Chester restaurants unveil Italian feasts and bold twists for Christmas dining https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26703142.chester-restaurants-unveil-festive-menus-christmas/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 125e72f5803c271eea83084cb2951f07 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White £500m leisure resort an hour from Chester begins to take shape https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26702965.inside-500m-spa-taking-shape-20-minutes-warrington/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 ec0da9a2091cee9428a5126fea3343b7 tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson This is where I went for 15 minutes of peace, coffee and food in New Brighton... https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708398.taste-test---marino-lounge-new-brighton-perfect-recharge/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:22:02 +0000 ff0e1cb56558db59d0ee442968b195aa Staff Reporter Mobile Flintshire pizza company shortlisted for top food award https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701569.north-wales-pizza-business-celebrates-anniversary-milestone/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 ce874585c0555a6e0663c734b1d11e38 claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk | Claire Pierce Manchester Christmas markets open with 200 stalls and giant Santa return https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26708212.manchester-christmas-markets-open-across-10-locations/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:13:02 +0000 3ee473751dd6a3e2763e1b9b526cc19d Baked by Bean to open latest venue in Cheshire town by the end of the month https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26700710.popular-bakery-reveals-plans-new-knutsford-shop/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 827bcdf5b25a3c705630774883f7d7a2 tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26707355.walkers-crisps-rubicon-drink-recalled-uk-shelves/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2158e82268ea956d7cda1a2ab2f741af joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Farm shop warns satnavs are sending customers to the wrong entrance https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701422.farm-shop-warns-customers-incorrect-satnav-directions/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:49:08 +0000 21fc241a93f4150d39de1c6138da33d8 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Minister responds to claims smoky bacon crisps could be banned in UK in new EU deal https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26701069.minister-responds-smoky-bacon-crisps-ban-claim-eu-deal/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:52:30 +0000 71bdabcdbf8425a35fc1784b5f0212df joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Chester named among Britain’s top 10 racecourses for a day out https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26694350.chester-ranked-among-britains-top-racecourses-days/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 c068ff93bbea21e452a11dcb5993ffca matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Plans to turn former Chicago Rock building into Asian supermarket and restaurant https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26694417.plans-transform-former-chicago-rock-building-warrington/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000 8102aff4d0c38a44df58c0f96609fb2e lois.dean@newsquest.co.uk | Lois Dean Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipe change means some shoppers can no longer eat them https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26697088.kelloggs-rice-krispies-no-longer-contains-rice-grains/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:10:45 +0000 3354ec247b5b34dbd8ce025433f0471f emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Ellesmere Port Postcode Lottery players to take home £1,000 prize https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26693343.ellesmere-port-postcode-wins-1-000-postcode-lottery/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:40:06 +0000 872e6742c3d0ae6aa0e3c6eb6bbea7fd matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat' https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26688761.walkers-recalls-crisps-shoppers-warned-do-not-eat/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:51:24 +0000 e5c8a1f1df2143e771bc12e7c1bb1807 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Shoppers snap up 10 thermal tops a minute as M&S cosy Heatgen goes on sale https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26686762.m-s-thermal-vests-tops-leggings-sale-now-15/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 0fb1ed48713d1e492f86f63520e103a2 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Miller & Carter Chester reopened with stylish new look after major refurbishment https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26685051.miller-carter-chester-reopens-major-refurbishment/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:24 +0000 a0bb25ff34ef508203fc6cb05cb43a10 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester hospitality boss's budget warning 'businesses are fighting simply to survive’ https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26680588.hospitality-boss-says-budget-offers-little-help-firms/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0000 153a1ba1838bbbe61db4acae4e205b0b barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Coffee sold at TK Maxx recalled over mould toxin above legal limit https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26679726.tk-maxx-coffee-recalled-mould-toxin-legal-limit/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:19:26 +0000 6ebc2ffcd24432a842c4ce69184d1f45 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle I tried Jeremy Clarkson's £21.99 Hawkstone pie at a North Wales pub - my verdict https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26675419.paid-21-99-jeremy-clarksons-hawkstone-pie---verdict/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0000 792f07896d2f590ed48eeee013bbca61 matt.warner@newsquest.co.uk | Matt Warner CH postcode takes home £1,000 prize in latest Postcode Lottery draw https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26676326.lucky-ch-postcode-wins-1-000-daily-lottery-draw/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:34:48 +0000 3507df8fbb836e16a188cbb5b285e979 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Chester's newest sandwich shop is moving closer says Dough & Doppio bosses https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673166.dough-doppio-says-chester-sandwich-shop-close/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 495b7b4c9a2e11b83ca9f71d07167206 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Tatton Services seeks 70 local producers ahead of opening on M56 in spring 2028 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673941.tatton-services-seeks-cheshire-suppliers-m56-farm-shop/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 8f902a15585f9ec79ab0b7fc596f9cbf barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Three Chester businesses nominated for UK’s Favourite Local Business 2026 title https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26673368.three-chester-businesses-nominated-uk-favourite-title/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:20:53 +0000 663fd65c7aaf040a8f43df893d1f3165 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Chester firm offers festive role as taste tester for top Christmas hampers https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26669815.chester-company-offers-100-christmas-hamper-taster-job/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 e0fc33b45b0306947c9bd30a483be7a4 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Frodsham market returns with Halloween trail, spooky characters and 70 traders https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26674683.frodsham-artisan-market-returns-halloween-fun/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:08:24 +0000 a70317a7eccd065344d83dd4c9643309 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Agatha Christie exhibition to be displayed at Neston Library, council confirms https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672527.neston-library-first-hold-agatha-christie-exhibition/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:17:56 +0000 02b69e76ed1a3910b1b2a8b8feccbe33 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Return of award-winning restaurant teased as sign appears in village https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26674418.return-award-winning-wrexham-village-restaurant-teased/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:39 +0000 f70269937ee057996ca0cc4f8c479552 joe.robinson@newsquest.co.uk | Joe Robinson Chester bakery launches nationwide delivery of handmade brownies and blondies https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26672377.chester-bakery-launches-uk-wide-delivery-brownies/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:31:43 +0000 6455c3dfb1d3a422f9f1abe6ca0b4e2b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Bakery's new chocolate protein clusters mean 50 news jobs for Cheshire West town https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26668796.winsford-bakerys-choc-protein-clusters-create-50-new-jobs/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:46:50 +0000 6417a3de1ebe83381ccf1fa09eb00e07 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding I checked out a charming café a few steps from Conwy Quay - this is what I thought https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665130.taste-test-visited-charming-illy-caffe-conwy/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0000 a2d57a0ffc951e1a16b5d8b828c7adfd marko.vranic@newsquest.co.uk | Marko Vranic Waitrose forced to apologise after making Christmas food error on its website https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26667894.waitrose-apologises-error-yule-log-sausage-roll/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:27:19 +0000 ce995f0d0a8d1206efb9d3f84e08207e patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Woman says paddleboarding gave her life back after stroke and mental health struggles https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26657849.woman-36-says-paddleboarding-helped-stroke/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 2692848ab79c24448f41a054122c3e69 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Second British title for female bodybuilder secures place at world finals in Munich https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665607.winnington-female-bodybuilder-secures-world-final-spot/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 41c0e3048f2a355ecec5a3af7f16c7bd robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Village pub's transformation underway by growing destination hospitality firm https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665622.hartfords-red-lion-pub-set-transformation-reopening/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 360b1a8995ea6bf40defe0b860d919bc robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Cadbury makes big change to Heroes tubs for the first time in 27 years https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26666807.cadbury-makes-new-change-heroes-tubs-first-time/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:10:38 +0100 506ffc9d3e17318d98da6ba033ad11a6 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Top Chester takeaway named among finalists for British Kebab Awards https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26665646.chester-takeaway-named-among-finalists-national-award/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:43:06 +0100 2df30a941e3b1d4e426b35b2a1a5b7ac matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Hoole residents urged to take on Address's seven-foot gargoyle in competition https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26661501.address-hoole-offering-halloween-competition-prizes/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:52:29 +0100 bc953c64dd4c165d3b7bc60fb7c5527a barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White 'Do not eat' warning issued as flapjacks recalled due to health risk https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26659571.recall-warning-flapjacks-recalled-due-health-risk/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:38:21 +0100 9100816a45713b39920dd6ba4282a688 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Ellesmere Port pub seeking planning permission for ground floor extension https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26656303.ellesmere-port-pub-seeks-approval-completed-extension/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:32:36 +0100 5afb6ffb73602f2b2639b690303466dd matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty A sneak peek inside North Wales restaurant and bar which opens its doors today https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26657527.inside-conwy-restaurant-bar-opens-doors-today/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0100 1b9e49fc96b41069c767f6274b1aa662 marko.vranic@newsquest.co.uk | Marko Vranic Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood spotted filming in Chester city centre https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26653045.bake-offs-paul-hollywood-spotted-filming-chester/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:23:22 +0100 b1d4e50f5d2890fc9ca2a797f71ce415 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty CH street residents win £1,000 per ticket in latest Postcode Lottery draw https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26655254.ch-street-winners-get-1-000-per-postcode-lottery-ticket/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:53:09 +0100 7240d46a81e9b468d0879a50978a1127 barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Pastry chef's artisan chocolate company wins at Great British Food Awards https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26650235.neston-pastry-chefs-artisan-chocolate-win-gb-food-awards/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:06:51 +0100 1cda2182cb36532ebcf5bdbeb945f83b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty £2.5m food hall to bring 'fresh, exciting and different' vendors to Knutsford https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26649699.2-5m-food-hall-set-restore-egerton-school-knutsford/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:57:55 +0100 4786300c658bdfff80596ffbc3fe6992 barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Chester residents win £1,000 per ticket in latest Postcode Lottery draw https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26646932.chester-residents-win-1-000-per-ticket-lottery-draw/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:23:07 +0100 899675248d14f3bf441fa74a427b33fa barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White Saltney Ferry will be home to Fields & Flowers play cafe in beloved community space https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26646918.new-fields-flowers-play-cafe-open-saltney-ferry/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:10:13 +0100 fd8ac5a15ec75ba264635bcb000791bd barrie.white@newsquest.co.uk | Barrie White These are the 10 best-rated cafes in Rhyl according to TripAdvisor https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26642420.10-highest-rated-cafes-rhyl-according-tripadvisor/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0100 a410bfe91013d59fb43ad685f697f4da marko.vranic@newsquest.co.uk | Marko Vranic